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... be necessary for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this equipment, for information. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains in advance that...
... be necessary for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this equipment, for information. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains in advance that...
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...Opening the display panel 47 Your computer's features and specifications ....48 Turning on the power 48 Adding memory (optional 49 Installing a memory module 49 Removing a memory module 55 Checking total memory 56 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 57 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 59 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 64 Installing drivers and applications 65 Using the TouchPad 65 Scrolling with the TouchPad 66 Control buttons 66 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 66 Using the Dual Mode Pad 67 Using Dual Mode 67 Using external display...
...Opening the display panel 47 Your computer's features and specifications ....48 Turning on the power 48 Adding memory (optional 49 Installing a memory module 49 Removing a memory module 55 Checking total memory 56 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 57 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 59 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 64 Installing drivers and applications 65 Using the TouchPad 65 Scrolling with the TouchPad 66 Control buttons 66 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 66 Using the Dual Mode Pad 67 Using Dual Mode 67 Using external display...
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... module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 117. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery...
... module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 117. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery...
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60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of recovering your system using the utilities stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options, and then click Next. To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive and...
60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of recovering your system using the utilities stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options, and then click Next. To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive and...
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... for Synaptics LuxPad window) are unassigned by default. To configure a virtual button: 1 Perform steps 1-5 in "Enabling Dual Mode" on the bottom of the Dual Mode Pad are connecting. Getting Started 69 Using external display devices Configuring virtual buttons The virtual buttons at the same time. You cannot connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port to your operating system and devices. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can also connect an external display device to the documentation...
... for Synaptics LuxPad window) are unassigned by default. To configure a virtual button: 1 Perform steps 1-5 in "Enabling Dual Mode" on the bottom of the Dual Mode Pad are connecting. Getting Started 69 Using external display devices Configuring virtual buttons The virtual buttons at the same time. You cannot connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port to your operating system and devices. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can also connect an external display device to the documentation...
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... end of the cable to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. Choose the settings you turn on the side of your computer, and then connect the other external video device) simultaneously NOTE Some modes are only available with display options. 4 Select the settings you can choose to the manual that came with display options. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to your...
... end of the cable to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. Choose the settings you turn on the side of your computer, and then connect the other external video device) simultaneously NOTE Some modes are only available with display options. 4 Select the settings you can choose to the manual that came with display options. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to your...
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... Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The computer may have to fix the problem. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer model. The labels on the bottom of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your system's configuration...
... Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The computer may have to fix the problem. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer model. The labels on the bottom of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your system's configuration...
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... lower-right part of the Start menu. This tab also provides options for the error again. It is not caused by the device. The tabs that seem to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions. 181 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ❖ The Resources tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is...
... lower-right part of the Start menu. This tab also provides options for the error again. It is not caused by the device. The tabs that seem to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions. 181 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ❖ The Resources tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is...
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... part of the keys. You may be on . Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the keyboard itself. The computer will need to begin with? A keypad overlay may be replaced. The keyboard you are off automatically? Try using a different make sure the software you connected may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maintaining battery power...
... part of the keys. You may be on . Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the keyboard itself. The computer will need to begin with? A keypad overlay may be replaced. The keyboard you are off automatically? Try using a different make sure the software you connected may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maintaining battery power...
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... and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is blank. The screen reactivates and allows you through the display options. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you to choose the colors for the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. You can change the display settings...
... and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is blank. The screen reactivates and allows you through the display options. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you to choose the colors for the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. You can change the display settings...
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... connected. ❖ Occasionally a defective PC Card slips through quality control. Adjust the volume control. If your system does not have built-in this chapter may not work . If the card malfunctions again, it may apply. Contact the manufacturer of new cards. Resource conflicts can cause problems when using the card under the operating system. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on certain models) PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types...
... connected. ❖ Occasionally a defective PC Card slips through quality control. Adjust the volume control. If your system does not have built-in this chapter may not work . If the card malfunctions again, it may apply. Contact the manufacturer of new cards. Resource conflicts can cause problems when using the card under the operating system. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on certain models) PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types...
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... Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. 3 Double-click the appropriate ExpressCard. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on certain models) ExpressCards™ (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of new cards. Resolving ExpressCard™ problems Here are having trouble getting one or more of the ExpressCard for your ExpressCard configuration and status. If another computer with an operating system driver, it...
... Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. 3 Double-click the appropriate ExpressCard. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on certain models) ExpressCards™ (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of new cards. Resolving ExpressCard™ problems Here are having trouble getting one or more of the ExpressCard for your ExpressCard configuration and status. If another computer with an operating system driver, it...
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... working power outlet, turned on and ready (on . Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on line). For example, you cannot resolve the problem, contact the printer's manufacturer. Make sure the cable from...mode lets you see your work exactly as shown in "Setting up a printer" on page 73 or in the instructions that the printer has plenty of paper left in your program has a print preview mode. 193 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems. The printer will not start...
... working power outlet, turned on and ready (on . Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on line). For example, you cannot resolve the problem, contact the printer's manufacturer. Make sure the cable from...mode lets you see your work exactly as shown in "Setting up a printer" on page 73 or in the instructions that the printer has plenty of paper left in your program has a print preview mode. 193 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems. The printer will not start...
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... that enables any device to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of the display, creating light and dark pixels. Compare non-interlaced. Memory cache built into memory for processing. It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. liquid crystal display (LCD) - A type of pixels is refreshed. Internet - Memory cache installed on the screen...
... that enables any device to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of the display, creating light and dark pixels. Compare non-interlaced. Memory cache built into memory for processing. It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. liquid crystal display (LCD) - A type of pixels is refreshed. Internet - Memory cache installed on the screen...
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... battery changing 115 charge indicator light 46, 108 charge not lasting 182 charging 44, 46 conserving power 112 disposal 120 low charge 110 monitoring power 46, 108 not charging 182 notification 111 power plan 214 power plan hot key 114 real-time clock (RTC) 105 removing 115 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 138 removing memory media 138 button power 48, 58 start 124 C CD creating 102 playing an audio 100 CD, using 97 character keys 88 charging the battery 46 checking device...
... battery changing 115 charge indicator light 46, 108 charge not lasting 182 charging 44, 46 conserving power 112 disposal 120 low charge 110 monitoring power 46, 108 not charging 182 notification 111 power plan 214 power plan hot key 114 real-time clock (RTC) 105 removing 115 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 138 removing memory media 138 button power 48, 58 start 124 C CD creating 102 playing an audio 100 CD, using 97 character keys 88 charging the battery 46 checking device...
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... files/trouble accessing a disk 186 running slow 186 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 187 cannot read a diskette 187 connecting 73 external, connecting 73 display does not look normal/flickers 184 external monitor not working 185 screen is blank 184 display device external 69 display output settings 70 display, external adjusting 71 disposal information 26 disposing of used batteries 120 double-click 66 DVD creating 102 DVD player general problems 197 DVD, using 97 E environment computer-friendly 39 error messages device driver...
... files/trouble accessing a disk 186 running slow 186 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 187 cannot read a diskette 187 connecting 73 external, connecting 73 display does not look normal/flickers 184 external monitor not working 185 screen is blank 184 display device external 69 display output settings 70 display, external adjusting 71 disposal information 26 disposing of used batteries 120 double-click 66 DVD creating 102 DVD player general problems 197 DVD, using 97 E environment computer-friendly 39 error messages device driver...
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... and Support Windows® operating system 179 Hibernation mode 75 configuring 79 starting again from 81 hot key display brightness 218 display modes 217 Hibernation mode 216 keyboard overlays 222 password security 213 power plan 214 Sleep mode 215 volume mute 212 zooming 222 Hot Key Cards 207 hot key power plan 114 http 130 I i.LINK port 139 icon 123 desktop 123 Internet Explorer® 123 moving to desktop 123 recycle bin 123 safety 37 installation memory module 49 installing memory modules 49 mouse...
... and Support Windows® operating system 179 Hibernation mode 75 configuring 79 starting again from 81 hot key display brightness 218 display modes 217 Hibernation mode 216 keyboard overlays 222 password security 213 power plan 214 Sleep mode 215 volume mute 212 zooming 222 Hot Key Cards 207 hot key power plan 114 http 130 I i.LINK port 139 icon 123 desktop 123 Internet Explorer® 123 moving to desktop 123 recycle bin 123 safety 37 installation memory module 49 installing memory modules 49 mouse...
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... 88 L lock computer, using 85 M main battery removing 115 memory adding 49 problem solving 181 removing expansion slot cover 51 memory module inserting 52 installation 49 removing 56 microphone 132 modem connecting to telephone line 126 determining COM port 125 problem solving 193, 194 resetting port to default settings 125 upgrading 125 monitor 69 connecting 69 not working 184 mouse installing 72 serial 72 N network accessing 127 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 127 networking wireless 129 Notification Area 124 O opening the display panel 47 optical drive problems 187 troubleshooting 187...
... 88 L lock computer, using 85 M main battery removing 115 memory adding 49 problem solving 181 removing expansion slot cover 51 memory module inserting 52 installation 49 removing 56 microphone 132 modem connecting to telephone line 126 determining COM port 125 problem solving 193, 194 resetting port to default settings 125 upgrading 125 monitor 69 connecting 69 not working 184 mouse installing 72 serial 72 N network accessing 127 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 127 networking wireless 129 Notification Area 124 O opening the display panel 47 optical drive problems 187 troubleshooting 187...
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... 48 power button 48, 58 power plan hot key 114 power plans 112 power source 44 connecting 45 powering down using Hibernation 79 using Shut Down 77 using Sleep 81 precautions 40 primary button 66 printer connecting 72 problem solving 193 printing a file 95 problem solving AC power 182 accessing disk drives 175 battery charge does not last 182 battery not charging 182 cannot insert diskette in drive 187 cannot read a diskette 187 changing display properties 185 checking device...
... 48 power button 48, 58 power plan hot key 114 power plans 112 power source 44 connecting 45 powering down using Hibernation 79 using Shut Down 77 using Sleep 81 precautions 40 primary button 66 printer connecting 72 problem solving 193 printing a file 95 problem solving AC power 182 accessing disk drives 175 battery charge does not last 182 battery not charging 182 cannot insert diskette in drive 187 cannot read a diskette 187 changing display properties 185 checking device...
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... password, set up 148 T Taskbar 124 telephone line connecting to modem 126 television adjusting display 71 Toshiba registering computer 43 worldwide offices 205 TOSHIBA Assist 141 Toshiba Hardware Setup 153 Toshiba online resources 103 Toshiba utilities 140 traveling tips 121 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 197 external keyboard 183 keyboard 183 keypad overlay 183 optical drive 187 turning on the computer 48 turning on the power 48 U user password, disabling 150 user password, setting 149 using a file extension 95 V video projector adjusting display...
... password, set up 148 T Taskbar 124 telephone line connecting to modem 126 television adjusting display 71 Toshiba registering computer 43 worldwide offices 205 TOSHIBA Assist 141 Toshiba Hardware Setup 153 Toshiba online resources 103 Toshiba utilities 140 traveling tips 121 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 197 external keyboard 183 keyboard 183 keypad overlay 183 optical drive 187 turning on the computer 48 turning on the power 48 U user password, disabling 150 user password, setting 149 using a file extension 95 V video projector adjusting display...